This page was created so education majors to teachers could find information about lesson plans. The links from this site have links which connect to other sites to help teachers write effective lesson plans. It provides you with examples, and guidelines of a lesson plan. Also included is a site that has information on how to teach a lesson that your students will remember.
1. Planning is deciding when, where, why, and how a certain lesson is taught. A plan offers direction, confidence and security. And plans help you use classroom time more efficiently by reducing confusion and wasted time. Generally, the more thoroughly you plan an activity, the less time it takes to complete it. What do experienced teachers think about as they plan their lessons? Here are some tips to help new teachers as they plan those first important lessons.
2. A Behavioral Objective is the focal point of a lesson plan. It is a description of an intended learning outcome and is the basis for the rest of the lesson. It provides criteria for constructing an assessment for the lesson, as well as for the instructional procedures the teacher designs to implement the lesson. Without a behavioral objective, it is difficult, if not impossible to determine exactly what a particular lesson is supposed to accomplish.
3. The Purpose of Lesson Plans is to structure the lesson and to help with the flow of the class. Lesson plans are not written for teachers to read to the class. This is a site for beginning teachers.
4. Five Elements of an Effective Lesson Plan: The introduction paves the way for the learning. Instruction includes the learning activities. Guided Practice -- new learning should be guided by the teacher. Independent practice should be required. Closure -- the way the teacher ends a segment of learning.
5. A Lesson to Remember: Effective teachers, speakers and preachers seem to all have arrived at some of the same conclusions about organizing a lesson or talk. Basically, our listeners will remember the lesson if we gain their interest, we cover only a few points and we carefully build on each point. Use illustrations in your teaching; illustrations are a vital part of learning and remembering.
Created by: Carol
Hudson for PSY 306-01, Dr. Lewis. Updated on
11/16/99.